I meant to post this on my actual birthday (March 20), but the wifi in the Philippines was v limited.** I'm reaching my quarter of a century mark as I finish my 24th year and move on to my 25th, so I decided it's about time to put together my official 30 before 30 list! Here's what's on it (UPDATED SEPT 2018: putting things in italics once I’ve checked them off!)

1. See a SYTYCD live tour.2. Take pictures in the Carlsbad Flower Fields (CAN YOU BELIEVE I haven't done that yet?!)3. Eat at Poppy and Rose4. Work full time for myself5. Visit a pink sand beach6. Visit the Blue Lagoon in Iceland7. Ride a horse (yep -- haven't done that either!)8. Be really good at regularly cooking healthy meals9. Shop the LA flower market10. Learn how to use a drone camera11. Visit a cool coffee shop in Portland12. Grow my own garden13. Host an Air Bnb14. Start/Own a creative space for photoshoots and events (The Actual Dream)15. Style another person's house/studio (The Other Actual Dream)16. Have a baby / adopt a baby17. Learn how to style hair and makeup for editorials18. Direct a styled photoshoot with zebras19. Fully surprise Nathan with a party or gift without accidentally ruining it ahead of time.20. Become a yoga snob21. Host a party with fabric napkins and napkin rings22. See those bioluminescent / light-up bacteria things in the ocean...23. Make homemade Ube Puto - Filipino style24. Get over my fear of flying25. ^ After that, take a hot air balloon ride26. Buy a house27. Take voice lessons28. See the Northern Lights (classic)29. Make a full-size quilt30. Become famous among my friends for some delicious original dish that no one else makes